Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
673234

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 1: 213 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000672566



Common Names

  • Iphigenia indica
  • Indian Iphigenia
  • Indigo Iphigenia


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Synonyms

  • Hypoxidopsis pumila Steud. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Iphigenia caricina Kunth [unknown]
  • Iphigenia racemosa A.Gray [unknown]
  • Lloydia melanantha H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Melanthium racemosum Roth [illegitimate]
  • Melanthium caricinum Roth [unknown]
  • Melanthium indicum L. [unknown]
  • Notocles indica (L.) Salisb. [unknown]
  • Anguillaria caricina Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Anguillaria cochinchinensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Anguillaria indica R.Br. [unknown]
  • Anguillaria racemosa Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Aphoma angustiflora Raf. [unknown]
  • Aphoma cuneata Raf. [unknown]

Description

Iphigenia indica (also called Indian Iphigenia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub, typically growing up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to India and typically grows in dry, sandy soils. It has small, linear leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Iphigenia indica is a popular ornamental shrub that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea and jams.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iphigenia indica has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iphigenia indica is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has small, white or pink flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Iphigenia indica

Iphigenia indica can be found in the Western Ghats of India.

Iphigenia indica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iphigenia indica?

Iphigenia indica

What is the common name of Iphigenia indica?

Indian Iphigenia

What is the natural habitat of Iphigenia indica?

It is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279379: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.